Friday, 22 April 2016 07:54

Gran Canaria Weather: Warm & Sunny Earth Day

A sunny weekend in Gran Canaria A sunny weekend in Gran Canaria www.photosgrancanaria.com

22.04.2016: Happy Earth Day! Some cloud in north Gran Canaria this weekend, but sunny in the south and the resorts.

The Trade Winds return on Saturday bringing some cloud to north Gran Canaria. They won't be strong so the cloud will probably burn off in the afternoons.

Friday will be sunny all over Gran Canaria and could well be the hottest day of the year so far.

Saturday will be sunny in the south and the resorts although North Gran Canaria may get some cloud

By Sunday, the effects of the Trade Wings will be felt in North Gran Canaria. The morning will be cloudy but here should be some sun in the afternoon. In the south expect sunshine but also some high cloud (the kind that tricks you into not wearing sun cream, but still lets the rays through).

The beginning of next week looks similar with cloudy mornings in the north, and sun in the south. The sea will be ca

The sea will be calm over the weekend, but there are bigger waves heading our way for the beginning of the week.

See you on the beach!

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  • Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros
    Tip Of The Day: Avoid Bank Card Charges By Paying In Euros

    Save money and avoid rip-off bank charges while in Gran Canaria by paying in euros when using your credit or debit card.

    Many bars and restaurants in Gran Canaria, and in almost all European holiday destinations, give you the option of paying in euros or in your home currency. Opting for your own currency, while it may seem like the safer option, can add as much as 5% to the bill as it triggers dynamic currency conversion. 

    DCC basically means that the exchange rate is calculated at point of sale rather than by your bank. It allows you to see the total cost of the transaction in your own currency but adds up to 5% to the total because it uses a terrible exchange rate. 

    Since the extra money is shared between your bank and the merchant, some places will automatically bill you in your own currency and hope you don't notice. You have the legal right to refuse and void the transaction should this happen. 

    ATMs too

    The same applies when taking money out of ATM machines in Gran Canaria (and anywhere in Europe); Always choose the local currency option to avoid losing money to poor exchange rates.

    If you opt for the local currency option, using bank ATMs is often the cheapest and safest way of getting euros in Gran Canaria. It's far safer than having a big pile of euros hidden in your room or tucked into your shorts.

    More details in this Daily Telegraph article.

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